Hey Guys,
Picked my new to me bike up at the local Co-op for 20 bucks. Previous owner spray painted it carelessly a bright caution orange color. While taking it apart, I noticed gold paint in the seat tube and on the fork. I am trying to figure out what kind of middleweight I have. It has tabs for a tank, and the front rack. Thanks to the serial number, I found out It was born on March 18th, 1966. It fits me OK, and I'm 6'3. The bike has the original tires in decent condition, and a Bendix coaster hub. I sanded down the paint in some areas but couldn't find signs of decals underneath. I want to figure out which model it is. It's the perfect beer bike as it is now, but I want to make it a little less attention grabbing. What do you guys suggest I do with it? I'm thinking stripping it, and painting it a sparkle black color.
Thanks,
Charlie
Picked my new to me bike up at the local Co-op for 20 bucks. Previous owner spray painted it carelessly a bright caution orange color. While taking it apart, I noticed gold paint in the seat tube and on the fork. I am trying to figure out what kind of middleweight I have. It has tabs for a tank, and the front rack. Thanks to the serial number, I found out It was born on March 18th, 1966. It fits me OK, and I'm 6'3. The bike has the original tires in decent condition, and a Bendix coaster hub. I sanded down the paint in some areas but couldn't find signs of decals underneath. I want to figure out which model it is. It's the perfect beer bike as it is now, but I want to make it a little less attention grabbing. What do you guys suggest I do with it? I'm thinking stripping it, and painting it a sparkle black color.
Thanks,
Charlie